Ohio Revised Code Title XLV. Motor Vehicles Aeronautics Watercraft § 4561.07

The department of transportation may cooperate with any government agency and others, including private persons, engaged in aviation, aviation education or research, or the promotion of aviation, and shall seek to promote the aeronautic activities of these bodies.

The department may confer with or hold joint meetings and hearings with any government agency in connection with any matter arising under this chapter, or relating to the sound development of aviation, and the department may avail itself of the cooperation, services, records, and facilities of any government agency, as fully as is practicable, in the administration and enforcement of such sections. It shall reciprocate by furnishing to any such regional airport authority or agency its cooperation, services, records, and facilities, as fully as is practicable and in the best interests of the public.

If the federal government, any agency of the federal government, any regional airport authority or political subdivision of this state, or any government agency, requires a state agency to receive and disburse any airport assistance or development and maintenance funds, the department may act as that state agency in all such matters pertaining to aviation.